Legislation passed in May by the Montgomery County Council will defer property tax increases for county residents 65 and older who have an annual income less than $80,000. Under the measure, seniors will be able to defer increases on their principal residence without any interest until they sell their homes,
Property Tax Rate Remains Constant for the Ninth Consecutive Year Rockville residents will pay the same property tax rate in Fiscal Year 2017 as they did last year, after the Mayor and Council on May 16 approved a budget that keeps the property tax rate steady for the ninth
Print Redesign Complements New Online Edition Readers this month will notice some subtle changes in the look of “Rockville Reports” to better serve our readers. These changes include larger photos and more graphics. Boxes accompanying some articles provide event details, offer quick glances at useful information and reference online resources.
The 27th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards were held June 8 at Lakewood Country Club. Terrance N. Treschuk (far left), who retired June 1 after 27 years as Chief of Police, received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Officers receiving citations were (L to R) Cpl. Javier Baquero, Officer Daniel Morozewicz, Cpl.
Includes Lead Testing Results Rockville’s drinking water is safe, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The report details the source, treatment, distribution, safety and quality of Rockville’s drinking water. Once again in 2015, Rockville’s drinking water met or exceeded
A finalized “Rockville’s Pike Neighborhood Plan” is scheduled for a decision by the Mayor and Council at their Monday, Aug. 1 meeting. Mayor and Council meetings held May 23, June 6 and June 13 generated numerous updates and edits to a draft plan approved in March by the city’s Planning
Community Policing to Remain a Priority Under RCPD Veteran’s Leadership Maj. Bob Rappoport, a 28-year veteran of the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), was appointed acting chief of the department, effective June 2, following the retirement of Terrance N. Treschuk, who served as chief for 27 years. As he has
Community Policing to Remain a Priority Under RCPD Veteran’s Leadership Maj. Bob Rappoport, a 28-year veteran of the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), was appointed acting chief of the department, effective June 2, following the retirement of Terrance N. Treschuk, who served as chief for 27 years. As he has
City Tops Livability.com List, ‘Banner’ Recognizes City’s Engaged Membership Rockville recently earned accolades for its family friendliness and for the city’s efforts to educate and engage its community about their government. Livability.com ranked Rockville No. 1 on its list of the 10 best cities for families in the United States,
The Rockville Storm Drain Mural Project, sponsored by the city and VisArts, is helping to educate the public about the impact collective actions have on local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. Artists decorated city storm drains in Twinbrook with original mural designs related to how storm drains – and what
Rockville has scored 100 marks for the city’s commitment to the health, welfare, safety and equality of its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in its seventh year of participation in, and the 13th year for, the Human Rights
Acting Maj. Jason West will become acting chief and Maj. Troy Plummer acting deputy chief of the Rockville City Police Department, following the resignation of Chief Victor V. Brito, City Manager Jeff Mihelich has announced. The appointments take effect Friday,
Don’t let your pumpkins go to waste, try these pumpkin-recycling ideas! Before you donate or compost your pumpkins, please check inside for candles or battery-powered lights. Pumpkins decorated with glitter, paint, stickers or other inorganic materials will contaminate the composting
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